How to Paint Frottage: A Unique Decorative Technique

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This expert step by step DIY guide will teach you how to paint frottage, a unique decorative technique that uses rubbings to create interesting patterns and textures.   In This Article: Materials and Tools Step-by-Step Frottage Painting Pressing film, fabric, or any other thin material into glaze and then peeling it off produces a finish known […]

Tissue Paper Paint Effects

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This is an in-depth DIY guide about tissue paper paint effects. Covers the materials you’ll need and provides a step-by-step tissue paper painting tutorial. Texturing with tissue paper can add depth and nuance to any wall. This simple technique, along with the right paints and glazes, can give a wall a range of different looks. […]

How to Prepare a Room for Painting

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In This Article: Clear the Room Remove Wallpaper Scrape or Strip Peeling Paint Make Wall, Ceiling & Trim Repairs Sand Rough Areas Clean Surfaces Proper preparation makes painting interior walls, ceiling, and trim easier, reduces the possibility of making messes and mistakes that could require hours of tedious cleanup, and helps ensure a quality, long-lasting […]